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Written for those affected by an elderly parent's inability to continue living autonomously, When Aging Parents Can't Live Alone provides comprehensive information on in-house help, retirement communities, assisted living options, and nursing facilities. Financial, medical, and emotional considerations are discussed, enabling families to make healthy decisions about this sometimes delicate adn emotional situation.
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Aiming to help families make decisions on caring for elderly family members who can't care for themselves, discusses emotional issues of elders and families, and tells how to determine physical and mental capabilities of an aging parent. Walks step-by-step through various alternative living situations and tells what to look for and watch out for in different types of facilities. Discusses financial and legal issues, and gives advice on navigating the health care and social service systems. Includes checklists and questionnaires, and appendices of agencies, print and video resources, and forms. Rubenson is a medical case manager with Providence Medford Medical Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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